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The Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar Education Society organised an in-service training on Effective Teaching Methods for the Pre-Primary teachers of the schools under its management. Hosted by Carmel Convent School, Kunjwani under the guidance of teachers in the pre-primary, the workshop witnessed participation of 120 teachers. Welcoming the delegates, Sr. Maria Swati credited Sr. Hysynthia A.C an internationally acclaimed educator for introducing the innovative methods of teaching at the Apostolic Carmel Schools across India. She informed that the same methods which have received several updates over the years are presented to the teachers for their benefit. In his opening address, Fr. Shaiju Chacko highlighted the purpose of the workshop and invited all the delegates to sharpen their skills in order to be effective in their domain. He added that the hands-on, action-oriented workshops provide participants with specific information, direct activities and effective resources so they are empowered to help their student acquire skills, enjoy and learn at the same time.The Carmel Pre-Primary teachers demonstrated how teachers can integrate activities, games and group work in their classroom teaching for effective learning outcomes. The teachers participated in activities to understand how to go through rhymes and stories, and for the subject matter, how to connect language and actions to clearly instruct the children.The School Principal Sr. Maria Swati emphasised the changing paradigms of pre-primary education and the importance of going digital in pre-school, while balancing hands-on activity with it. She also thanked the Pre Primary Teachers Mrs. Neera Jamwal, Mrs. Poonam Sharma Mrs. Sheetal Anand, Mrs Enna Charak, Mrs. Roseleena and music teacher Mrs. Sabindu Sharma for their contribution. Teachers showed enthusiasm in learning the latest teaching techniques to empower classroom resources and how to use them to the optimum advantage in order to achieve specific educational goals.